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... Procedure 34 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...36 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...39 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 39 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 39 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 41 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...45 5.1 Overview... Network into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 7.4 Powerline Problems...
... Procedure 34 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...36 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...39 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 39 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 39 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 41 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...45 5.1 Overview... Network into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 7.4 Powerline Problems...
User Guide
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... User's Guide the electrical wiring network and coaxial cable network are both referred to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV". Plug a second PLA-4xx into another power outlet and connect a computer to your Quick Start Guide for speeds currently supported by plugging additional...each other computers or network devices (for wall mounting instructions. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx Connect your PLA-4xx to as a modem and plug it into an ...
... User's Guide the electrical wiring network and coaxial cable network are both referred to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV". Plug a second PLA-4xx into another power outlet and connect a computer to your Quick Start Guide for speeds currently supported by plugging additional...each other computers or network devices (for wall mounting instructions. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx Connect your PLA-4xx to as a modem and plug it into an ...
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... Lamps Hair Dryers Vaccuum Cleaners Devices with the latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as the latest version Utility, these tools are only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices ... of these tools. Table 1 Devices that can download both of interference on page 33 for instructions on using these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). See Section 2.2 on page 25 for information in this button. See Chapter 3 on your powerline network if they have...
... Lamps Hair Dryers Vaccuum Cleaners Devices with the latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as the latest version Utility, these tools are only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices ... of these tools. Table 1 Devices that can download both of interference on page 33 for instructions on using these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). See Section 2.2 on page 25 for information in this button. See Chapter 3 on your powerline network if they have...
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...powerline adapter), you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the HomePlug AV powerline network. See Section 5.3 on your powerline network you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your ...1.6.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your powerline network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This password is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV...
...powerline adapter), you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the HomePlug AV powerline network. See Section 5.3 on your powerline network you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your ...1.6.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your powerline network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This password is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV...
User Guide
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...move them from any network it may belong to be plugged into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. You can disconnect them close to another powerline ...device so you can use the ENCRYPT button to: • set up a new powerline network • separate an existing powerline network into power outlets. 3 Press the ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA...
...move them from any network it may belong to be plugged into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. You can disconnect them close to another powerline ...device so you can use the ENCRYPT button to: • set up a new powerline network • separate an existing powerline network into power outlets. 3 Press the ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA...
User Guide
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... secure, manage and set up Quality of your network. Figure 23 Example Network Setup B A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of coaxial cable this can join your home's wiring. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 45 " See Section 5.1.1 on enhancing your powerline network security. This means that...
... secure, manage and set up Quality of your network. Figure 23 Example Network Setup B A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of coaxial cable this can join your home's wiring. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 45 " See Section 5.1.1 on enhancing your powerline network security. This means that...
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...HomePlug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network. This network name allows the powerline adapters to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA.... If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message. By default the PLA-4xxs are open for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline ...
...HomePlug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network. This network name allows the powerline adapters to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA.... If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message. By default the PLA-4xxs are open for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline ...
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...your powerline adapter. It consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are part of the PLA-4xx which communicate in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Transmit Rate (Mbps) This field displays how fast information is received from .... This field displays the MAC address of the network as well as synchronizes communication within the powerline network. Go to the ZyXEL website to this powerline adapter. Table 6 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which devices are "0-9" and "a-f")....
...your powerline adapter. It consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are part of the PLA-4xx which communicate in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Transmit Rate (Mbps) This field displays how fast information is received from .... This field displays the MAC address of the network as well as synchronizes communication within the powerline network. Go to the ZyXEL website to this powerline adapter. Table 6 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which devices are "0-9" and "a-f")....
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...on your network have a power meter between powerline adapters. PLA-4xxs with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to detect all other .) 5 ...PLA-4xx is connected to your powerline network is the same on all PLA-4xxs on separate electrical wiring. Ask an electrician for all your network are all powerline adapters are typed correctly in your building. 6 If your powerline adapter was probably previously on your powerline network. They are HomePlug AV...
...on your network have a power meter between powerline adapters. PLA-4xxs with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to detect all other .) 5 ...PLA-4xx is connected to your powerline network is the same on all PLA-4xxs on separate electrical wiring. Ask an electrician for all your network are all powerline adapters are typed correctly in your building. 6 If your powerline adapter was probably previously on your powerline network. They are HomePlug AV...
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... time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on my powerline network is using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on installing the latest firmware. • Check you do not have the latest firmware installed. Try setting up a connection again...
... time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on my powerline network is using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on installing the latest firmware. • Check you do not have the latest firmware installed. Try setting up a connection again...
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...Outlet The power outlets are common for CATV. F-Type Male connector required.) PLA-470/491 4 x LAN UTP Category 5 or Better Network Interface PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 1 x 200 Mbps Powerline port compliant with HomePlug AV standard PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 1 x 10/100M BASE...-T Ethernet port with Auto MDI/MDIX PLA-470/470 v2/491 4 x 10/100 M Base-T Ethernet ...
...Outlet The power outlets are common for CATV. F-Type Male connector required.) PLA-470/491 4 x LAN UTP Category 5 or Better Network Interface PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 1 x 200 Mbps Powerline port compliant with HomePlug AV standard PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 1 x 10/100M BASE...-T Ethernet port with Auto MDI/MDIX PLA-470/470 v2/491 4 x 10/100 M Base-T Ethernet ...
User Guide
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... of devices connected (bridged) to easily configure the PLA-4xx. The maximum number of PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 screws for wall-mounting M3 Tap Screw PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA491 M4 Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using version...
... of devices connected (bridged) to easily configure the PLA-4xx. The maximum number of PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 screws for wall-mounting M3 Tap Screw PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA491 M4 Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using version...
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...The following list, which is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in the PLA-4xx. Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. Table 20 Standards Supported STANDARD DESCRIPTION HomePlug AV Designed for transmitting audio/video on page 48 for your network. The figure ...Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) can be introduced to join your specific model! Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use of devices in one powerline network DESCRIPTION Supports up to 200 Mbps in half duplex mode Supports up to...
...The following list, which is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in the PLA-4xx. Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. Table 20 Standards Supported STANDARD DESCRIPTION HomePlug AV Designed for transmitting audio/video on page 48 for your network. The figure ...Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) can be introduced to join your specific model! Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use of devices in one powerline network DESCRIPTION Supports up to 200 Mbps in half duplex mode Supports up to...
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They need to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on a wall. Hang the PLA4xx on the screws. " See Table 17...obstructions. 2 Drill two holes for the screws. 3 Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 The distance between the heads of the screws and the wall. 4 Make sure the ... EMI FILTER 50-60mbps 50-60mbps HAIR DRYER CONNECTED WITH EMI FILTER 46-56mbps 20-30mbps HOMEPLUG AV BITRATE APPLIANCE WITHOUT EMI FILTER APPLIANCE WITH EMI FILTER Wall-mounting Instructions Complete the following steps to hold the ...
They need to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on a wall. Hang the PLA4xx on the screws. " See Table 17...obstructions. 2 Drill two holes for the screws. 3 Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 The distance between the heads of the screws and the wall. 4 Make sure the ... EMI FILTER 50-60mbps 50-60mbps HAIR DRYER CONNECTED WITH EMI FILTER 46-56mbps 20-30mbps HOMEPLUG AV BITRATE APPLIANCE WITHOUT EMI FILTER APPLIANCE WITH EMI FILTER Wall-mounting Instructions Complete the following steps to hold the ...
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... disclaimer 87 E electrical and cable wiring 45 electrical circuit boundaries 45 encryption 19, 45, 81 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Index Index ETHN LED 65 F FCC 81 FCC interference statement 87 firmware 48 frequency band 81 H HomePlug AV standard 19 humidity, operation and storage 80 I installation overview 25 procedure 25 requirements 25 InstallShield...
... disclaimer 87 E electrical and cable wiring 45 electrical circuit boundaries 45 encryption 19, 45, 81 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Index Index ETHN LED 65 F FCC 81 FCC interference statement 87 firmware 48 frequency band 81 H HomePlug AV standard 19 humidity, operation and storage 80 I installation overview 25 procedure 25 requirements 25 InstallShield...
Quick Start Guide
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Insert the CD into your LAN (and Internet gateway). EENNGGLLIISSHH Overview The PLA470 connects a HomePlug AV powerline network, which uses your electrical wiring, to your CD-ROM, if a screen does not pop-up, use Windows Explorer (My Computer) to go to the CD-ROM (commonly drive D) and browse for details on all of the PLA470's features. Internet This Quick Start Guide covers the following: 1 Hardware Connections 2 Set Up Your Powerline Network 3 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT See the User's Guide on the included CD for the User's Guide. 2
Insert the CD into your LAN (and Internet gateway). EENNGGLLIISSHH Overview The PLA470 connects a HomePlug AV powerline network, which uses your electrical wiring, to your CD-ROM, if a screen does not pop-up, use Windows Explorer (My Computer) to go to the CD-ROM (commonly drive D) and browse for details on all of the PLA470's features. Internet This Quick Start Guide covers the following: 1 Hardware Connections 2 Set Up Your Powerline Network 3 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT See the User's Guide on the included CD for the User's Guide. 2
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ENGLISH " Your PLA470 is only compatible with HomePlug AV products with the latest firmware. You can upgrade your other ZyXEL HomePlug AV products by downloading the latest firmware from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). 1 Hardware Connections Internet 1 3 2 3
ENGLISH " Your PLA470 is only compatible with HomePlug AV products with the latest firmware. You can upgrade your other ZyXEL HomePlug AV products by downloading the latest firmware from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). 1 Hardware Connections Internet 1 3 2 3
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...can connect almost any networking device to your powerline adapters.) • If the HomePlug ( ) lights turn on, or if you can expand your powerline devices do not turn on, your HomePlug AV network is ready for use. • If the HomePlug ( ) lights do not have the ENCRYPT button, see the User's Guide ... figure is an example only, you want to make your network more secure, go to the next section to an outlet on setting up a HomePlug AV network using the ENCRYPT button. If your network by connecting another HomePlug AV powerline adapter to set up a secure powerline network. 6
...can connect almost any networking device to your powerline adapters.) • If the HomePlug ( ) lights turn on, or if you can expand your powerline devices do not turn on, your HomePlug AV network is ready for use. • If the HomePlug ( ) lights do not have the ENCRYPT button, see the User's Guide ... figure is an example only, you want to make your network more secure, go to the next section to an outlet on setting up a HomePlug AV network using the ENCRYPT button. If your network by connecting another HomePlug AV powerline adapter to set up a secure powerline network. 6
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... the computer or modem (or other , so you need to, but the powerline devices need to set up a secure connection between your PLA470 and another HomePlug AV product with an ENCRYPT button (The PLA-400 v2 is shown below as an example). 1 Place the powerline devices close to each one. ENGLISH 3 Set Up...
... the computer or modem (or other , so you need to, but the powerline devices need to set up a secure connection between your PLA470 and another HomePlug AV product with an ENCRYPT button (The PLA-400 v2 is shown below as an example). 1 Place the powerline devices close to each one. ENGLISH 3 Set Up...
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...PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. See the User's Guide for more information. 5 To add more ) and any other networking product connected to your powerline device) in step 1 of HomePlug adapters such as your home computer or network modem. If the light shines this section using a powerline device connected to your HomePlug AV... network and the powerline device you want to add to the network. 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any products you have connected to your powerline devices, such as HomePlug 1.0 or 1.0.1. 9 Troubleshooting...
...PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. See the User's Guide for more information. 5 To add more ) and any other networking product connected to your powerline device) in step 1 of HomePlug adapters such as your home computer or network modem. If the light shines this section using a powerline device connected to your HomePlug AV... network and the powerline device you want to add to the network. 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any products you have connected to your powerline devices, such as HomePlug 1.0 or 1.0.1. 9 Troubleshooting...